Stampin Friends February 2017 Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stampin Friends Blog Hop.  I am so excited to be a regular this year.  This months theme is Black, White and One other Color.  If you are following along the hop, you have arrived from Andrea's Blog.  Click the previous button to return to her blog.

Don't forget to click the Next button at the bottom to continue on the hop with Elizabeth's Blog.  There are a total of 15 blogs.

Welcome to our Guest Bloggers this month:

Bibiana Cameron

Maria Willis

Lana Staab

Let's get right to my projects.  All supplies are from Stampin' Up!®

Make Others Happy Card

Card Open shows the cut layer of the front

Happy Birthday Card

Card Open to show the fold and inside of card

Party Favors

                 

Click the Next button to go to Elizabeth's Blog and continue through the hop.  Each stop along the way will have creative ideas to share.

BLOG LIST:

Barbara Welch - You Are Here

Elizabeth Jeanne

Kathie Rotti

Lynn Streifert

Lana Staab

Raquelle Clifton

Steph Jandrow

Twila Davis

Melissa Thomas

Kirsteen Gill

Cindy Slack Waldroff

Maria Willis

Kim Lamos

Bibi Cameron

Andrea Tracy-Tucker

I am so happy that you stopped by today.  I hope you enjoyed the projects I shared with you.  Check back often for more creative ideas.  Leave a comment, I love to hear from you.  Have a creative day!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

~Barbara

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SUpplies:

Stamps:  Avant-Garden, Tin of Cards, Work of Art

Paper:  Watermelon Wonder, Whisper White, Basic Black, Pop of Pink Specialty               Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Basic Black, Watermelon Wonder

Accessories:  Black Baker's Twine, White Baker's Twine, Watermelon Wonder                             Mini Striped Ribbon; Blossom Builder, Designer Label, 1-1/2" and 1- 3/4" Circle Punches; Pearl Basic Jewels; Fast Fuse Adhesive

Stampin Friends All Things Love Blog Hop

I am so excited to be a regular hopper this year with Stampin Friends.  This months theme is Love. If you are following along the hop, you have arrived from Kathie's blog.  Click the previous button to return to her blog.

 

Don't forget to click the Next button at the bottom to continue on the hop with Twila's blog. There are a total of 15 blogs.

Let's get right to it with my projects.  All supplies are from Stampin' Up! ® 

I created 2 cards and a treat bag that has chocolate Hugs & Kisses inside.  I used the Sealed with Love Stamp Set, Sending Love DSP Stack and Love Notes Framelits from the Occasions Catalog.

 
For this card I love this mini hearts paper.  I used the Stitched Shapes Framelits and the Love Notes Framelits.  Don't you love the new Doilies and the grosgrain ribbon from the Occasions Catalog?











I used Real Red Ink to stamp the cute little squares and the hearts on the little note that fits inside the envelope.  I love this little envelope that is part of the Love Notes Framelits. Gorgeous Grunge splatter stamp from the annual catalog stamped in Crumb Cake to give a splatter background.   

For the treat bag I used the Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags from the Annual Catalog. I scored 1/2" along both sides and the bottom so it will stand up. I used the Wink of Stella on the red heart to give it some glimmer.  The lips are stamped in Real Red Ink.  I love the new Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon that is in the Occasions Catalog.

I punched 3/4" Circles from the Sending Love DSP Stack and using glue dots, stuck one to the bottom of the chocolate hugs & kisses.









Click the Next button to go to Twila's blog and continue through the hop. Each stop along the way will have creative ideas to share.

  
Blog List

1. Elizabeth Jeanne 
2. Raquelle Clifton 
3. Kathie Rotti 
4. Barbara Welch - You are Here
5. Twila Davis
6. Kirsteen Gill
7. Steph Jandrow
8. Lynn Streifert 
9. Cindy Waldroff
10. Stacey Lane 
11. Melissa Thomas
12. Kim Smith 
13. Maureen Rauchfuss
14. Andrea Tracy-Tucker
15. Kim Lamos

I am so happy that you stopped by today.  I hope you enjoyed the projects I shared with you.  Check back often for more creative ideas. Leave a comment I love to hear from you. Have a creative day!

 
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

 

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Sharing my love of Stampin' Up!

This week I celebrated my 18th year with this amazing company. Today I am sharing some of my creative projects with you.  These projects are being submitted to Stampin' Up! via this blog post as an entry to be a display stamper for the upcoming OnStage Event in Minneapolis, MN. 

Everyone has a birthday and would love to receive a handmade card on their special day.

Stamps:  Better Together
Paper:  Melon Mambo, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise Cardstock; Festive Birthday DSP
Ink:  Tempting Turquoise, Melon Mambo; Smoky Slate Marker
Accessories:  Big Shot, Softly Falling Embossing Folder, Balloon Bouquet Punch, Sponge Dauber, Whisper White Baker's Twine, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Fast Fuse Adhesive

 
No Special Reason needed for this card to be sent to a loved one or a special friend

Stamps:  Special Reason
Paper:  Pink Pirouette, Smoky Slate, Whisper White Cardstock
Ink:  Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, Archival Basic Black
Accessories:  Big Shot, Stylish Stems Framelits, 1/8" Stitched Ribbon Smoky Slate, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, Fast Fuse Adhesive, Paper Snips

 
Sending Smiles Across the Miles to brighten someone's day

Stamps:  Lift Me Up
Paper:  Island Indigo, Soft Sky, Whisper White Cardstock
Ink:  Island Indigo, Smoky Slate, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories:  Big Shot, Up & Away Thinlits, White Bakers Twine, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Fast Fuse Adhesive

 
Gift Card Holder

Stamps: Hang Your Stocking
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White Cardstock; Warm & Cheer DSP Stack
Ink:  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green
Accessories:  Kraft Tag a Bag Gift Bags, Big Shot, Layering Ovals Framelits, 3/8" Silky Taffeta Cherry Cobbler Ribbon, Project Life Corner Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Fast Fuse Adhesive

 
A handstamped way to carry a Post-it-note pad with you

Stamps:  Foxy Friends
Paper:  Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Whisper White Cardstock; Pop of Pink Specialty DSP
Ink:  Basic Gray Archival
Accessories:  Bone Folder, Fox Builder Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals, Fast Fuse Adhesive, Purchased Note Pad and Mini Gel Pen

  
12" x 12" Scrapbook page  

Stamps:  Tin of Tags, Better Together, Snow Place
Paper:  Whisper White, Real Red, 12 x 12 Real Red Cardstock; Candy Cane Lane DSP
Ink:  Real Red, Basic Black, Soft Suede; Pumpkin Pie Marker
Accessories:  Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Framelits, Christmas Greetings Thinlits, Candy Cane Bakers Twine, Stampin' Dimensionals, Snail Adhesive, Paper Snips

I am so happy you stopped by today.  I hope you enjoyed seeing a peak into my creative stampin' world!  Have a creative day!

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

And the winner is.......

 ....There were 41 comments left on the posts for the 12 Days of Christmas and today I randomly selected the winner live on facebook.  You can see the LIVE video here.

CONGRATULATIONS TO...

BARBARA GONZALES

Thanks to everyone who stopped by and left comments.  It was fun reading all your answers to the questions on the 12 days of Christmas.

Have a creative day.

Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!

~Barbara  

 

Stampin Friends New Year Celebrations Blog Hop

Can you believe it is December already?  I am very happy to be hopping with Stampin Friends.  This months theme is New Year Celebrations.  If you are following along the hope, you have arrived from Kim's blog.  Click the previous button to return to her blog.

Don't forget to click the Next button at the bottom to continue on the hop with Melissa's blog.


In a few weeks it will be a brand New Year - 2017!  I love to celebrate on New Year's Eve and prepare a family dinner for New Year's Day!.  Today I am sharing my projects that I think would be perfect for a New Year Celebration.  All supplies are from Stampin' Up! ®

Card and Wine Bottle Tag

 Card

Wine Bottle Tag

Would you like to receive a crafty gift from each blogger this month?  Leave a comment on each blog and use #SFDECHOP to be entered.

Leave a comment on each blog and one lucky person will win 10 crafty prizes, mailed to you from each blogger.

Click the Next button to go to Melissa's blog and continue through the hop.

Blog List:

Kirsteen Gill

Carolina Evans

Twila Davis

Steph Jandrow 
Lynn Streifert

Maureen Rauchfuss

Cindy Slack Waldroff

Kim Lamos

Barbara Welch - you are here

Melissa Thomas

I am so happy that you stopped by today.  I hope you enjoyed the projects I shared.  Check back for more creative ideas. Leave a comment for a chance to win the giveaway.  Have a creative day!

 
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

 
 

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SUpplies:
Stamp Sets:  Here's to Cheers, Confetti Celebration, Banners For You
Paper:  Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink:  Basic Black Archival, Silver Encore, 
Accessories:  Metallic Foil Doilies, Big Shot, Large Numbers Framelits, Duet Banner Punch, Decorative Label Punch, 1-3/8" & 1-1/2" Circle Punches, Black Baker's Twine, Gold 1/8" Ribbon, Gold Metallic Cord, Gold Wink of Stella, Stampin' Dimensionals, Fast Fuse Adhesive, Paper Snips, Jewels Basic Rhinestones 

12 Days of Christmas Bonus

Thank you to everyone that visited my blog and the few that left a comment on my 12 days of Christmas posts.  There were a large amount of views but not very many comments.  I am going to combine all the names from the comments and award one lucky person the prizes.  

I will leave the drawing open an additional day so more of you can have time to post comments!!!  How exciting right?

 I will randomly choose a winner on Wednesday night around 10PM MST.  Here is a peek of a few of the prizes included in the giveaway.

Good luck and happy commenting on all the 12 days of Christmas posts for a better chance of winning.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a creative day.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

On the 12th Day of Christmas...

I am ready to sip my favorite winter beverage.  I love going to Starbucks and sipping a Caramel Macchiato.

For a chance to win the prize for Day #12, comment below and tell me what your favorite winter beverage is?  Tea? Coffee? Hot Cocoa?

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.  
Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
  Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

On the 11th Day of Christmas...

we started to panic that we have not sent our Christmas Cards to our friends and relatives. I like to send cards each year to stay in touch and to remind others that we are thinking of them.  We always do a picture card and I make a card to send along.  
Here are two cards I made,

For a chance to win the prize for Day #11, comment below and tell me if you are sending Christmas Cards this year?
  I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.  
Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
  Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

On the 10th Day of Christmas...

it's time for something crafty.  I love to give and receive handmade gifts at Christmas.  Tomorrow I am having a class to make a Christmas Sampler Framed Decor Item.  Today I will show you a sneak peek at what we will be making.

For a chance to win the prize for Day #10, comment below and tell me if you will be making something handmade to give as a gift this year.
I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.  
Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
  Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

On the 9th Day of Christmas...

We will be spending Christmas here in Arizona. Do you and your family stay home or travel somewhere for Christmas?

For a chance to win the prize for Day #9, comment below and tell me if you will be staying home or traveling somewhere for Christmas? 

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.  

Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
 
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

On the 8th Day of Christmas...

It's time to start wrapping the gifts you have purchased for friends and family.  I love to wrap the gifts neatly, with a matching ribbon and bow, then add a handmade tag to show who it's to and from. 

For a chance to win the prize for Day #8, comment below and tell me if you like to wrap presents or place them in a gift bag?
I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.
Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

On the 7th Day of Christmas...

Everyone loves to play games.  This one is a fun game and I hope everyone will play along.  What is your Elf Name?  Mine is Nipper Sparkly-Toes!

For a chance to win the prize for Day #7, comment below and tell me what your Elf name would be.
I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.
Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

On the 6th Day of Christmas...

Decorating the house for Christmas is always special, and brings back loving memories from past years.  I use all colors in decorating but mostly red and green.  I have areas decorated with themes of my favorites.

For a chance to win the prize for Day #6, tell me in a comment below:  Do you prefer to use traditional red & green colors to decorate with or do you go with something different?

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.

Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

On the 5th Day of Christmas....

Food is a big part of holiday gatherings. Some families have a traditional meal that is cooked for Christmas Day dinner.  We usually have Ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, cranberry fruit salad, corn, and rolls.  Sometimes add a few appetizers to start with and always finish with a variety of desserts!

For a chance to win the prize for Day #5, comment below and tell me what is a traditional Christmas meal for your family?

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.

Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

On the 4th Day of Christmas....

I love to bake cookies all year but especially at Christmas.  My favorite cookie is the sugar cookies with sprinkles on top, and the peanut butter blossoms, oh can't forget the gingerbread cookies, oh yes and the cranberry white chocolate chip!!!

For a chance to win the prize for Day #4, tell me in a comment below:  What is your favorite cookie to make/eat during the Christmas season?

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.

Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

On the 3rd Day of Christmas...

I love watching the Christmas shows and movies during this time of year.  My favorite one is "A Charlie Brown Christmas"!  I also like the movie "Elf".

 















For a chance to win the prize for Day #3, tell me in a comment below:  What is your favorite show or movie to watch during the Christmas season?

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck. 

Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara

On the 2nd Day of Christmas...

I love listening to Christmas Music while decorating, baking or stamping in my studio.  One of my favorite songs is I'll Be Home for Christmas!

  
For a chance to win the prize for Day #2, tell me in a comment below:  What is your favorite Christmas Song? 

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck. 

Thanks  for stopping by today, have a creative day.
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara 

On the First Day of Christmas....

I love having all three trees up and the house decorated for Christmas.  

For a chance to win the prize for Day #1, tell me in a comment below:  When do you put your tree up and is it artificial or real?

I will choose the winner on Random.org on Day 12!  Good Luck.  

Here is a picture of one of my trees, this is the Gingerbread/Coffee theme tree in our dining room:

Thanks for stopping by today, have a creative day!
Live, Laugh, Love and STAMP!
~Barbara